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Kovalam is a small beach town located 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, the capital of Kerala. It's a magnificent beach supported by sharply mounting headlands and enclosed by fertile coconut palms. It offers the best facilities to its beach lovers like swimming, Ayurvedic massages, sunbathing,...More

I liked this beach. Unlike Goa beaches, Kovalam beaches are black Sandy ones and are comparatively smaller. I visited in the month of August. There was a life guard who whistles everytime anyone goes near the high waves or tries to risk his life. You...More

Depends on where you are staying.
If you are staying at Kovalam it’s all just walking distance. At a 90 degree right turn, just before you reach the Hotel Leela junction is where you need to take a Left turn and the road... More

Depends on where you are staying.
If you are staying at Kovalam it’s all just walking distance. At a 90 degree right turn, just before you reach the Hotel Leela junction is where you need to take a Left turn and the road goes quite a down hill. Once you reach that beach head Left again. There are some shops & a rock formation. What’s left to that is Hawa Beach
If going from Trivandrum City, it’s by public Bus or cab. For public bus, you can catch one either from East fort or from Thambanoor Bus stand. Opt for the Volvo buses. They would be more comfortable.
If taking a cab opt for OLA or Uber